Chapter 99

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PS: To learn the exclusive story behind "Cultivation for Ten Thousand Years" and to hear more of your suggestions for the novel, follow the起点Chinese website's official account (add friends in WeChat - add official account - enter qdread), and quietly tell me! Three days later, at a dilapidated small station in the western part of Fog City.

In these three days, many things happened in Fog City.

The very next day after the Disabled Veterans Association's victorious parade, the Scarlet Heaven Sect announced the personnel adjustment plan for its educational institution, "Scarlet Heaven No. 2 High School."

The former principal and the head of the moral education department were both transferred to the elementary schools under the Scarlet Heaven Sect.

And it was discovered that the former board chairman, Helian Ba, had committed numerous acts of dereliction of duty during his tenure as the board chairman of Scarlet Heaven No. 2 High School and in four other positions within the Scarlet Heaven Sect.

The Scarlet Heaven Sect immediately initiated emergency procedures, dispatching an investigation team led by two elders to investigate a series of issues within the Helian family, and held a press conference to reiterate that the Scarlet Heaven Sect is one of the oldest and most prestigious sects in the Starlight Federation, and will not tolerate any illegal or disciplinary violations, and will deal with them strictly and severely.

Several cultivators from the Helian family also made statements—Helian Ba and his son were merely the black sheep of the Helian family, and the family was completely unaware of their actions, and deeply regretted not educating them properly. They fully supported the Scarlet Heaven Sect's investigation and punishment, and after the Scarlet Heaven Sect's punishment, they would also mete out family law to Helian Ba and his son!

Whether in the Scarlet Heaven Sect or in the Helian family, Helian Ba's faction was completely uprooted and deserted in a single night!

Family members who were slightly more distant quickly distanced themselves, even taking out the evidence they had kept at the bottom of their chests to stab Helian Ba and his son in the back.

Core members were all living in constant fear, waiting for the investigation team to arrive, and no one dared to step out of their home.

Helian Ba even had the heart to hang himself.

Although Helian Lie achieved the second-best score in the Fog City college entrance exam, due to the impact of this incident, none of the "Nine Great" universities extended an invitation to him, and some universities even hinted through unofficial channels that even if Helian Lie applied to their school, they might not admit him.

—This was the outcome he never expected when he first called Li Yao "trash" in front of him.

However, Li Yao was completely unconcerned about Helian Lie's fate.

Before him, a broader world had already unfolded, and a more worthy goal had appeared—challenging the Deep Sea University's Alchemy Department!

To achieve this goal, he must quickly become a cultivator.

After the spirit root development reached 90%, it entered the "Awakening Period."

Whether the spirit root could ultimately awaken no longer depended solely on the accumulation of resources, but more importantly on the cultivation of the mind.

If the mind was cultivated well, even with a spirit root development of 90%, it was possible to suddenly awaken and open the spirit root, embarking on the path of cultivation.

If the mind was not cultivated well, even with a spirit root development of 99%, the final 1% would be very difficult to achieve through resource accumulation.

At most, one could become a top martial artist with immense strength.

In short, only by finding the path one should take, discovering the "truth" one seeks, and understanding why one wants to become a cultivator—can the spirit root awaken!

The college entrance exam ended in mid-June, and new students generally enter university in early October.

The three months in between are the golden years of most people's lives, the most relaxed time.

The pressure of the college entrance exam has been lifted, and the heavy learning of university has not yet begun, allowing everyone to enjoy life to the fullest.

Li Yao planned to use these three months to travel throughout the Federation.

On one hand, to broaden his horizons and gain knowledge, making up for the regret of being confined to the treasure tomb in Fog City.

More importantly, to go out and cultivate his mind, hoping to gain some insights, a spark of inspiration, and a bit of enlightenment amidst the beautiful landscapes of the country, helping him to awaken his spirit root and embark on the path of cultivation before entering the university campus.

At the dilapidated small station, Li Yao picked up his backpack, ready to set off.

Close friends came to see him off.

"Uncle Zhao, thank you. Without the pressure from the Disabled Veterans Association, Scarlet Heaven No. 2 High School wouldn't have caved in so quickly!"

Li Yao said sincerely, hugging Zhao Xinglang, the president of the Fog City Disabled Veterans Association, tightly.

Zhao Xinglang laughed heartily and punched Li Yao's chest hard:

"I also have to thank you. You really brought great honor to our Disabled Veterans Association. A 'disabled veteran' who suffered serious injuries actually became the top scorer in the college entrance exam. When we heard this news, we old roughnecks were all stunned, wondering if our ears were playing tricks on us, hahaha!"

Li Yao's face turned red:

"Uncle Zhao, I've already proven that I am fully recovered and have no disabilities. Can I return the 'disabled veteran' status?"

Zhao Xinglang glared:

"Do you think national honors are something you can just give and take back at will? You once suffered serious injuries, your spirit root was torn, leading to severe disabilities—these are all facts, and the state cannot revoke your due benefits just because your body has recovered!"

"But I always feel that I'm not a true 'disabled veteran,' and it feels like I'm impersonating someone."

Li Yao said, feeling very embarrassed.

"This is simple. Then you should strictly require yourself in your future life, ensuring that your actions are worthy of the title 'Federation First-Class Disabled Veteran.' That's all there is to it. If you have the opportunity, you can also join the Federation Army and fight fiercely on the demon beast wasteland, making it even more legitimate!"

Zhao Xinglang waved his hand and said firmly.

Li Yao straightened his chest and said seriously, "I will. After I graduate from the Great Wasteland Combat Academy, whether or not I join the Federation Army, I will go deep into the wasteland to slaughter demon beasts and wreak havoc!"

Zhao Xinglang laughed heartily and patted Li Yao's shoulder hard, "Good kid, I knew I didn't misjudge you. Go! Remember, wherever you go, first find the local Disabled Veterans Association. We are one big family, and no matter how big the difficulty, we will face it together!"

"Thank you, Uncle Zhao!"

A warm feeling flowed through Li Yao's heart. He had been an orphan since childhood, and his adoptive father had died several years ago. He never thought that he would have such a special "family" just before turning twenty.

Thinking about this, he turned his gaze to his second friend, with a hint of guilt in his eyes.

"Brother Hai, I'm sorry. In the past few days, the stock price of the Scarlet Heaven Sect has been falling, down 18%. Your losses must be significant, right?"

Li Yao heard that Demon Blade Peng Hai had a large number of stocks in the Scarlet Heaven Sect and wondered how much he had lost.

"Of course, the losses are significant!"

Demon Blade Peng Hai smiled, not caring, and said, "So you must work hard to cultivate and become a cultivator as soon as possible to make up for me!"

"Are the losses really significant? Will it affect your position in the Scarlet Heaven Sect?" Li Yao was somewhat nervous.

Before Peng Hai could answer, Sun Biao, standing beside him, laughed:

"Stupid kid, don't worry about him. Stocks are just a small matter. The key is his position in the Scarlet Heaven Sect! Peng Hai represents the younger generation in the Scarlet Heaven Sect, taking a more progressive approach in many sect affairs; while Zhou Yin represents the older generation, favoring conservatism and stability. The two factions have been in conflict for a long time! This time, as Peng Hai's junior, you made Scarlet Heaven No. 2 High School suffer a major setback, giving Zhou Yin a solid blow. The younger generation won a great victory, and Peng Hai is overjoyed!"

"Junior of Peng Hai?" Li Yao was taken aback but then understood.

He and Peng Hai were not only alumni of the Great Wasteland Combat Academy but were also discovered by the "cultivation world scoundrel" Sun Biao.

The first relationship could be considered ordinary. These days, any university has tens of thousands of students, and calling each other "senior" or "junior" doesn't necessarily mean much.

But the second relationship was significant. If placed in the ancient cultivation world, Sun Biao would be their "enlightenment master," and they would be his direct disciples, naturally the closest of senior and junior brothers.

Peng Hai smiled and changed his tone:

"Junior Li, don't worry too much. The Scarlet Heaven Sect may not be my final destination, and a little stock loss is nothing. You must work hard to cultivate after you enter the Great Wasteland Combat Academy and become a cultivator as soon as possible. If one day I establish my own sect, I might even invite you to join, to become an elder in my sect, hahaha!"

"Establish your own sect?"

Li Yao was somewhat surprised, but after careful thought, he found it reasonable.

Peng Hai was one of the top young experts in the Federation. As the saying goes, a golden carp is not a pond fish. If such a powerful person is well-kept, it's fine, but if he is unhappy in the Scarlet Heaven Sect, it's only natural for him to gather a group of people and start his own sect.

Thinking about this, Li Yao nodded and smiled, "Elder is not necessary. If Brother Hai really establishes a sect, leave a 'Technical Director' position for me, and I will be responsible for all the treasure refining in the sect!"

"Deal!"

Li Yao and Peng Hai shook hands firmly, their foreheads bulging with veins.

Then he walked to the three ordinary people.

These three ordinary people might not have great strength, might not be able to calculate many divine thoughts, and might not help his cultivation at all.

But...

Li Yao was equally grateful to them.

Grandpa Wang, Principal Mao, and his best friend Meng Jiang.

"Grandpa Wang, thank you for always buying my repaired treasures at a high price and often introducing work to me, helping me earn money, so I could complete my high school education!"

"Principal Mao, thank you for accepting me and allowing me to take the college entrance exam as a student from the mine!"

"Xiao Jiang, there's no need to say anything more between us. During my coma, you came to the hospital to take care of me whenever you had time. When others mocked me as a 'fleeting demon star,' you stood up for me and even fought with others—thank you, I know!"

Li Yao stepped forward and hugged his best friend tightly.

Meng Jiang's eyes reddened, and he said emotionally, "What's the big deal? We are good brothers. If we can't trust our brothers, who can we trust? Little Demon, I knew you wouldn't go down so easily. In my eyes, you've always been a freak! When you get to university, you must work hard to cultivate and become a powerful cultivator as soon as possible. Then I can go out and brag—my best friend is a powerful cultivator, hahaha, guaranteed to shock a lot of people!"

"Don't worry, I won't let you wait long. I'll give you a chance to brag, but why is your face bruised and swollen? Did someone fight with you?"

Li Yao carefully examined his best friend's face and noticed a heavy bruise around his eye.

Meng Jiang laughed, "It was my dad—blame it all on you!" (A great event where good things fall from the sky, cool phones waiting for you! Follow the起点Chinese website's official account (add friends in WeChat - add official account - enter qdread), and participate immediately! Everyone wins, now immediately follow the qdread WeChat official account!) (To be continued)

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